Toronto Tenant Support Program (City-funded free legal help for renters)
Toronto Tenant Support Program (City-funded free legal help for renters) is a free service run by Canadian Centre for Housing Rights for tenants, tenant groups and tenant associations in private-market rental housing in Toronto; CCHR lawyers help renters in Toronto and York Region who meet CCHR's eligibility criteria. Checked on the official page on October 6, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Renters in private rental housing in Toronto; Tenant groups and tenant associations; N12 or N13 notice, rent increase or repairs.
Current City funding term runs April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-944-0087Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 6, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
The City funds free legal advice and representation for Toronto renters facing no-fault evictions (N12 or N13 notices), above-guideline rent increases or repair problems, delivered by the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR), with tenant information from FMTA and CICS.
Who qualifies
Tenants, tenant groups and tenant associations in private-market rental housing in Toronto; CCHR lawyers help renters in Toronto and York Region who meet CCHR's eligibility criteria.
You likely qualify if:
- Renters in private rental housing in Toronto
- Tenant groups and tenant associations
- N12 or N13 notice, rent increase or repairs
How to apply
- Apply on their website.
- Questions? [email protected]
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
Where else they are
Their website is toronto.ca/.../toronto-tenant-support-program.
Good to know
- CostFree
- Their stepsCall CCHR at 416-944-0087 or toll-free 1-800-263-1139 (Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.), email [email protected], or fill in the intake form on CCHR's Tenant Services page. Say what you received: an N12 or N13 notice, an above-guideline rent increase, or a repair problem. CCHR replies within 3 business days and checks if you qualify for a lawyer. For general tenant questions or help organizing your building, call the Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations at 416-921-9494
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What to bring
- A call, email or intake form to CCHR
- The notice or problem you have
Dates
Current City funding term runs April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028.
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